{{TOCnestright}}'''Alberto Coutinho''' is a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]], representing the 29th District since 2008.

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{{TOCnestright}}'''Alberto Coutinho''' (b. June 16, 1969) is a former [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]], representing District 29 from 2007 to September 11, 2013. Coutinho resigned amid an investigation into a charity that had been established by his father. On September 12, Coutinho pleaded guilty to theft and falsifying records and is facing up to 6 1/2 years in prison.<ref>[http://www.northjersey.com/news/national/Ex-NJ_assemblyman_pleads_guilty_to_theft.html ''northjersey.com,'' "Ex-NJ assemblyman Albert Coutinho pleads guilty to theft," accessed October 7, 2013]</ref>

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Coutinho, who has an MBA in International Economics and Organizational Behavior from New York University, works as a consultant for Al-Ter International and Ammco Development. He is also the owner of Coutinho's Bakery. <ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=69751 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Coutinho]</ref>

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==Biography==

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Coutinho earned his B.S. in Economics and Finance and his M.B.A. in International Economics and Organizational Behavior from New York University. His professional experience includes working as a consultant for Al-Ter International and Ammco Development and as the owner of Coutinho's Bakery. <ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=69751 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Coutinho]</ref>

Coutinho's answers to the New Jersey State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides an overview of Coutinho's positions on a number of issues. He did not answer the question about his top priorities.<ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=69751 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Coutinho ''Issue Positions'']</ref>

==Elections==

==Elections==

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===2013===

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:: ''See also: [[New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2013]]''

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Coutinho ran in the [[State legislative elections, 2013|2013 election]] for [[New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2013|New Jersey General Assembly]] District 29. Coutinho was bracketed with [[L. Grace Spencer]]. He was unopposed in the June 4 Democratic primary. Coutinho resigned from office on September 11 and was replaced in the general election by [[Eliana Pintor Marin]].<ref>[http://nj.gov/state/elections/2013-results/2013-official-primary-results-general-assembly.pdf ''New Jersey Department of Elections'', "Official Primary Election Results," Accessed July 26, 2013]</ref> <ref name=gencand>[http://nj.gov/state/elections/2013-results/2013-unofficial-general-candidates-general-assembly-0715.pdf ''New Jersey Department of State'', "Unofficial general election candidates," Accessed August 6, 2013]</ref>

Coutinho is running for re-election in 2011. He and incumbent [[L. Grace Spencer]] ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary on June 7. [[Elaine Guarino]] and [[Lisa Kistner]] ran unopposed in the Republican primary.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/official-2011-primary-candidates-gen-assembly-050411.pdf ''New Jersey Department of State,'' 2011 Official General Assembly Primary Candidate List]</ref>

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Coutinho won re-election in 2011. He and incumbent [[L. Grace Spencer]] ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary on June 7. They then defeated [[Elaine Guarino]] and [[Lisa Kistner]] in the general election on November 8.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/official-2011-primary-candidates-gen-assembly-050411.pdf ''New Jersey Department of State,'' 2011 Official General Assembly Primary Candidate List]</ref>

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{{Election box 2011

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|Chamber= New Jersey General Assembly District 29 General Election

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|party1= Democratic

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|party2= Democratic

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|party3= Republican

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|party4= Republican

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|winner1 = L. Grace Spencer

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|winner2 = Alberto Coutinho

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|candidate3 = Elaine Guarino

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|candidate4 = Lisa Kistner

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|Inc1 = Y

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|Inc2 = Y

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|votes1 = 8572

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|votes2 = 8391

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|votes3 = 1736

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|votes4 = 1687

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===2009===

===2009===

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:: ''See also: [[New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2009]]''

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Coutinho successfully won re-election in the November 3, 2009 general election. He was bracketed with [[L. Grace Spencer]] and defeated [[Republican]] challengers [[Aracelis Sanabria-Tejada]] and [[Fernando Linhares]], along with Independent candidate [[Joanne Miller]].<ref>[http://elections.nj.com/dynamic/files/elections/2009/by_state/NJ_State_Assembly_1103.html?SITE=NJNEWELN&SECTION=POLITICS ''Star Ledger'' 2009 Election Results, November 4, 2009]</ref><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2009results/09general/official-gen-elect-gen-assembly-tallies-120109.pdf Official New Jersey Assembly General Election Results]</ref>

Coutinho successfully won re-election in the November 3, 2009 general election. He was bracketed with [[L. Grace Spencer]] and defeated [[Republican]] challengers [[Aracelis Sanabria-Tejada]] and [[Fernando Linhares]], along with Independent candidate [[Joanne Miller]].<ref>[http://elections.nj.com/dynamic/files/elections/2009/by_state/NJ_State_Assembly_1103.html?SITE=NJNEWELN&SECTION=POLITICS ''Star Ledger'' 2009 Election Results, November 4, 2009]</ref><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2009results/09general/official-gen-elect-gen-assembly-tallies-120109.pdf Official New Jersey Assembly General Election Results]</ref>

Coutinho's answers to the New Jersey State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides an overview of Coutinho's positions on a number of issues. He did not answer the question asking his top priorities.<ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=69751 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Coutinho ''Issue Positions'']</ref>

Alberto Coutinho (b. June 16, 1969) is a former Democratic member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing District 29 from 2007 to September 11, 2013. Coutinho resigned amid an investigation into a charity that had been established by his father. On September 12, Coutinho pleaded guilty to theft and falsifying records and is facing up to 6 1/2 years in prison.[1]

Biography

Coutinho earned his B.S. in Economics and Finance and his M.B.A. in International Economics and Organizational Behavior from New York University. His professional experience includes working as a consultant for Al-Ter International and Ammco Development and as the owner of Coutinho's Bakery. [2]

National Political Awareness Test

Coutinho's answers to the New Jersey State Legislative Election 2007 National Political Awareness Test are available. The test provides an overview of Coutinho's positions on a number of issues. He did not answer the question about his top priorities.[4]

New Jersey Assembly General Election, Twenty-Ninth Legislative District (2009)

Candidates

Votes

L. Grace Spencer (D)

21,205

Alberto Coutinho (D)

20,628

Fernando E. Linhares (R)

2,787

Aracelis Sanabria-Tejada (R)

2,761

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Alberto Coutinho is available dating back to 2007. Based on available campaign finance records, Alberto Coutinho raised a total of $445,387 during that time period. This information was last updated on August 27, 2013.[10]